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Men’s jewelled watches …
This question may deserve a thread of its own, but I am not sure how to ask it and it applies more broadly than Piaget pieces of course.
I can completely relate to bejewelled ladies watches. They look great and really catch the eye. But men’s watches are a different thing. Shopping in Asia I see these pieces frequently in boutiques, but much less so in Australia. I really can’t imagine attending a party where I stood out because I was the only one without a diamond or ten covering my watch.
Now I know we don’t choose our watches to conform (as Cen reminds us frequently) but am I not attending the right parties or mixing in the right circles? Are there cultural differences in ‘acceptability’ of these types of watches? When I get tired of vintage Omega’s am I going to hanker for a sparkly Piaget or Chopard? Are the occasions when one wears these watches quite specific?
These bejewelled Piaget pieces do look amazing in Boutiques and perhaps another function is to catch the eye of the passing shopper. There were certainly a few concerned faces on male partners of ladies trying on various pieces in your photos. LOL.
Thanks for taking us along on the evening which looked fabulous.
Regards
Andrew
Piaget PuristSPro event - South Coast Plaza - Thurs Oct 22 '09 - PART I: Watches
I had a great time meeting the good people at Piaget during the recent PuristSPro and Piaget event featuring a Louis XIII de Rémy Martin tasting. It was also fantastic to meet some fellow PuristS and their significant others in person. There were several ...
PART II: More Watch Pics
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-10-25 21:53:41...
PHOTOS behind the scenes at PIAGET Manufacture
Every stone is quality checked Every in-house gold and gem-set dial is quality checked....100% QC er......not quality checked before leaving the Manufacture Seriously, this is just a demonstration of the different stages of the setting technique! Regards,...
PART III: Event Pics #1
Keith Rosen - Piaget Vice President of Sales The tasting of Louis XIII This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-10-25 21:54:15...
PART IV: Event Pics #2 (modem burner)
Here's a photo report of our event Thursday night at the South Coast Plaza Piaget Boutique in chronological order. Since we had a relatively small space to work with photography-wise, I tried to mix in some non-flash high ISO shots to give some picture va...
PART V: Video of the Unique Piece Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif
-MW This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-10-25 23:33:26...
Piaget ....
... aaahhhh, the Altiplano, still my fav dresswatch ... . Thanks a lot you crazy moderators for this wonderfull post ! Seems you had a very good time! Filip
Great event!
Thank you Daos and Anthony for the photos of the great event. Seems like it was a great event with great people, food, cognac, and of course watches! Great event!
A good time was had!
Sorry we missed you, Patrick. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Cheers, Daos
Men’s jewelled watches …
This question may deserve a thread of its own, but I am not sure how to ask it and it applies more broadly than Piaget pieces of course. I can completely relate to bejewelled ladies watches. They look great and really catch the eye. But men’s watches are ...
At the PIAGET boutique....
Hello Andrew! At this PIAGET boutique, many of the non jewelry men's pieces were in the outside display windows. With all the glare from the lights outside, it was really difficult to capture pics. The emphasis on this event was to educate the general pub...
You are probably right...
...that certain cultural or sub-cultural values might make some men more attracted to and/or more likely to wear jeweled watches. I don't really know the truth on this issue, naturally. I live in a town where it is not uncommon to see a man wearing a beje...
A flash of Breguet …
Or perhaps a flashy Breguet? Even over in the corner of this image the La Tradition immediately focuses the eye. Thanks for slipping this one into the Piaget party, whoever was wearing it! Andrew...
Great eye Andrew!
I was too focused on the fruit (thinking with my stomach) than to notice the shimmering watch. A beautiful open-worked watch indeed!
That's not very flashy at all...
I have to disagree with you both, that Breguet is not flashy at all....but it was a really nice picture Now this would be really flashy if that person wore this Piaget to the event :P Regards, ED-209...
I wondered if it was you ...
... who had 'sneaked in' this Breguet, Ed. Looks great as always. A
This event will always be in the PuristSPro memory lane
because it was our 1st official event in Orange County AND the 1st standing event. Normally our events in SoCal are 3-4 course sit-down dinners in private rooms at restaurants in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, or Los Angeles but never in Orange County (for ...
It only took me 2 hours! :-)
I drive fast though. Seriously, it was a lot of fun, and I'm glad a good number of familiar (and new) faces showed up on a Thursday night to enjoy the great timepieces that Piaget had on display and the cognac tasting. I now wish I'd had a second glass......
I had 3 tastings of Louis XIII :)
2 fellow PuristS didn't finish theirs so I offered to gladly help out and drink the rest for them I remember a lot of different flavors as the taste goes from the tip of your tongue all the way to down your throat. Wayne suggested to us that we put a drop...
Seems like a great event!
I couldnt get out of my other plans so unfortunately I had to miss out on this one. Next time I will be there!
It was fun...
...I wish you could've joined us! Piaget had their Polo Tourbillon Relatif on display and it was so impressive. As a side note, there was some good AP chatter during the event as well (several AP fans were in attendance and sporting their pieces). Cheers,...
I had a lot of fun!
I always enjoy seeing great timepieces, but it's meeting the people involved in these GTGs, be they PuristS, brand representives, or whomever, that I really relish. Of course, on the flip side, every time I attend one of these things I find that I lie awa...
Some serious stuff there
Hi, The Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif is really impressive! I've always been a fan of the ultra thin models they offer! Cheers Dje
Hi!
The Tourbillon Relatif is indeed very, very impressive in person. It is challenging to see just how multi-dimensional the time display and tourbillon is on this particular piece through photos. It is a very architectural design, so I think people are eith...
Piaget is one of the brands that grows on you...
as you learn more about it. Very avant garde, but traditional in movements, case work... much to learn, much to enjoy. Thanks AT for the report. Andrew H
Piaget has a lot to offer...
...across a wide spectrum of their collection -- shaped cases, traditional round watches, amazing gem-setting, ultrathin movements, etc. I enjoy many of their pieces very much, and as I learn more about the technique and art behind what Piaget does, I app...
How could I miss such a post, Daos?
Nice work, here! Wow, the Double Jeu is really interesting with its double personality. More pics about it? Congrats, Sister. It seems that you had a blast. Best, Nicolas
Double Jeu = twice the pleasure
Hi Nicolas, Once I'm back up and running with my home computer (Moving is a headache!) I'll look for some more photos for you. I'm afraid it was very challenging lighting at the boutique for an amateur photographer such as myself (as it is at almost every...
Hope to see you at the next local PuristSPro event!
It's always fun to meet folks in person! Cheers, Daos
Thanks, FX!
I appreciate your note. I couldn't have done it without Anthony and MW's help (I am largely internet-less for the next week after moving to a new home.)! There were some very lovely pieces on display and we all had a great time. I wish you could've been w...
Piaget Boutique PPro Event - A very special prototype piece
Thanks to the staff of the Piaget Boutique in South Coast Plaza for their warm hospitality and to Remy Martin for sharing a glass of Louis XIII. One the wrist of a fellow PuristS was a very special watch from Piaget: A hand skeletonized caliber 12P protot...
I actually like the size of the Limelight Twice
I gather you found it too large? The larger dial adds a real presence on the wrist IMO. Cheers, Daos
Yes, a bit too large IMHO...
Thanks Dao. IMO, it's a little too large and it makes it more masculine and sporty. A smaller diameter (ie less than 36mm) would be nice. But overall I like the concept and the design. The two dial sides are uniquely different enough that it really is two...
Piaget Boutique PuristSPro event - VIDEO presentation
Keith Rosen, Piaget Vice President of Sales shares the rich history and accomplishments of Piaget and Sten Lilja, Louis XIII Brand Ambassador tells us the tale of Remy Martin... Regards, ED-209...
Anytime! Just wanted to share the event with everyone
Thanks Anthony. By the way, did you have a chance to check out the Piaget 12P skeleton prototype piece? It was pretty cool. Regards, ED-209
Yeah I saw it on the fellow PuristS' wrist
And the pics you posted of it are awesome btw. It's a little small for my taste but definitely something we'll never ever see anywhere else! Cheers, Anthony...
Thanks for the cool photo and vid, Ed!
That's one awesome Piaget! It was a fun night, and so wonderful to see you! Cheers, Daos
What a perfect event to have worn my Piaget!
I sure miss everyone on the West Coast...but I don't miss the traffic! Do we have a "tasting" report? Thanks Daos and everyone for transporting me to the Piaget Boutique, Mike...
My tasting notes
Here's what I relayed to Anthony about the cognac: Rich amber in the glass, initial aroma of heady florals, and then something slightly piquant, light-feeling in the mouth with opening notes of caramel and raisin, then a surprising amount of citrus, finis...
Unlike Mike, I have no excuse . . .
. . . other than having to be at work last Thursday! Actually, I had already taken Friday off for a dental appointment, so it would've been touchy to ask for another day off. Too bad my boss isn't a Purist ;-) . . . that would make it so much easier! Than...
Hi, Art!
You were missed! Yes, having a boss who is a Purist comes in handy, because he is very understanding about these things...and sometimes if you are lucky he invites you to fun watch-related events too! Don't forget to floss! Hope to see you soon! Cheers, D...
Thanks Daos , AT & Ming for the grreat coverage ...
With the company of the Louis XIII de Rémy Martin, it should be smooth and tasty evening. The Altiplano Double Jeu is indeed an interesting piece. What's the total thickness? Kong
Tasty indeed, Kong!
Besides the overall highlight of being in the company of fellow PuristS, it is a tough call as to what was more extraordinary -- the cognac or the watches. LOL! Who am I kidding? The watches were the most fun, of course! Regarding your question, I took a ...